Upper Basildon

Available to let until January 2024.

Pangbourne shops & train station 5 minutes' drive ● Reading 10 miles ● Newbury 12 miles ● M4 (Junction 12) 5 miles (all distances and times are approximate)

1,971 sq ft / 183 m² (all measurements are approximate)

An excellent detached house with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a newly fitted spacious kitchen/living room, detached garage, and plenty of space and storage.

Available to let until January 2024.

Situated in a very pretty and quiet part of the village, with easy access to local schools, train stations, and Pangbourne village, with all of its shops, restaurants, and station.

The rental figure will also include Gigaclear high speed broadband, a gardener and cleaner (frequency and times tbc).

Fox Hill Cottage is highly energy efficient with a new air source heat pump, double glazing throughout, and insulated loft space.

• There is a newly created open plan living/kitchen/dining room, with heated conservatory. Two sets of French doors open onto the rear terrace and very private garden from the conservatory and ktichen
• A useful utility/boot room has a door giving access to the side/front of the house, and the garage. This room has an electric oven, lots of storage, a double sink, a Bosch washing machine and Bosch tumble dryer
• There is a fitted study overlooking the front of the property
• 3 double bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms
• The principal bedroom has built in wardrobes and drawers, and the ensuite bathroom has been completely refitted, and features a large walk-in shower
• There is oak flooring throughout the ground floor, and the landing
• Primary double-glazed conservatory with central heating and underfloor heating
• A wood burning stove fitted to the sitting room area
• Gardens to the front and back, mainly laid to lawn, with herbaceous borders and mature trees.

Summary of accommodation: Entrance lobby with cloaks hanging area, reception hall, study, kitchen/dining/sitting room, cloakroom, utility/boot room, conservatory, 3 bedrooms, ensuite bathroom, family bathroom.

Local facilities: Upper Basildon is a much sought-after village situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Enjoying a very active community; the village hall hosts a number of events during the course of the year including the popular village Market one Saturday a month. The village recreational ground has a football club and an excellent tennis club. The Red Lion is a popular pub serving local ales and food. Various clubs and activities use the church centre and or the main church.

Upper Basildon benefits from being a few minutes' drive from the nearby Thames side village of Pangbourne which offers a range of amenities including a splendid selection of specialist shops including a butchers, cheese shop, organic farm shop, supermarket, library, doctors, dental practices, hairdressers, pubs and restaurants.

Pangbourne station offers fast train links to London Paddington (approx. 45 minutes), Oxford and Reading.

Schools: There are plenty of schools in the area; Upper Basildon Primary School and St Andrew's Preparatory School are only a few minutes' drive, as are Pangbourne College and Bradfield College, and Brockhurst & Marlston House Preparatory School. There is also The Oratory School, St Finians, Elstree Prep, Cranford House, Moulsford Boys School and Downe House, all within easy driving distance.

Directions: From the offices of Dudley Singleton & Daughter, proceed over the mini roundabout, turn right at St James the Less church. Proceed up Pangbourne Hill, pass the entrance to Pangbourne College, take the right turn to Upper Basildon. On reaching the village church on the right, turn right before the village green. Fox Hill Cottage will be found a short distance along on the right-hand side just after a fork in the road with a triangle of grass and opposite Darby Lane.

What3words: braced.tomato.directive

Post Code: RG8 8LS

Services: Mains water and drainage, electricity, air source heat pump for central heating and hot water.

EPC Rating: C

Local Authority & Council Tax Band: West Berkshire, Band G

Deposit: A holding deposit equivalent to 1 weeks rent to secure the property. Damage deposit equivalent to 5 weeks rent will be held by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (£3,173 based on a rental figure of £2,750 pcm)

Rent: to be paid one month in advance. Late payments could incur charges. Any rent advertised is pure rent, it does not include additional services such as council tax, utility charges, telephone, broadband, TV.

Tenancy Information: The following are permitted payments which we may request from you:

a) The rent b) A refundable tenancy deposit (reserved for any damages or defaults on the part of the tenant) capped at no more than five weeks' rent, which will be held by the independent & Government approved Tenancy Deposit Scheme c) A refund-able holding deposit (to reserve a property) capped at no more than one week's rent d) Payments to change the tenancy when requested by the tenant, capped at £50, or reasonable costs incurred if higher e) Payments associated with early termination of the tenancy, when requested by the tenant f) Payments in respect of utilities, communication services, TV licence and council tax g) A default fee for late payment of rent and replacement of a lost key/security device, where required under a tenancy agreement.

Please advise us if you believe you have an adverse credit history which could include CCJ's prior to tenant referencing.


Viewing by arrangement with vendor's agent, Dudley Singleton & Daughter, No. 1 Station Road, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7AN.
0118 984 2662
info@singletonanddaughter.co.uk

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London Office: Cashel House, 15 Thayer Street, London, W1U 3JT.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Dudley Singleton & Daughter for themselves and for the vendors/landlords of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that: 1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers/tenants, and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items. We relied upon our own brief inspection and information supplied to us by the vendors. (i) The description, including photographs of the property and its contents, are intended to be a guide only rather than a detailed and accurate report and inventory. (ii) Floor plans, measurements, areas and distances are intended to be approximately only. (iii) Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to check measurements. The position of bathroom fittings as shown on the plan is indicative only – sizes, shapes and the exact locations may differ. Wall thicknesses, together with window and door sizes are approximate only and window and door openings are shown without frame details. (iv) Photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current and no assumption should be made that any contents shown in them are included in the sale/let. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers/tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3. No person in the employment of Dudley Singleton & Daughter has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the vendor/landlord. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending tenants in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.

Deposit: £3,173.07

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